Johnson City Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Northeast Tennessee
The other side already has a team. You’re allowed one too.
From the day you’re hurt, the other side begins building its case. Before you give a recorded statement or sign anything, understand your options. Free, confidential case review for Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and all of Northeast Tennessee.
- Former Federal Prosecutor
- Former Assistant U.S. Attorney
- Former DEA Special Agent
The Other Side Already Opened a File on You
From the day of your injury, the other side’s investigators and attorneys are evaluating your case on the company’s behalf. A few things worth knowing before you respond.
That first number is calculated, not generous.
It may not account for everything you’ve lost.
A recorded statement can affect your case.
Before giving one, you can speak with a lawyer about your rights and obligations.
A blanket medical release opens your whole history.
Broad authorizations can let the other side review records unrelated to your injury.
Check Your Timeline
Tennessee gives most injury cases one year to file. Enter the date to see how much of that time has passed.
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- Cases against a city or county generally must be filed within 12 months.
- A related criminal prosecution can make the period two years in limited cases.
- Some facts can change when the period starts.
This shows the general rule only. It is not legal advice, and your actual deadline depends on your facts.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Each case type has its own rules, evidence, and deadlines. Choose yours for a closer look.
Car Accidents
Crashes on I-26, I-81, and local roads, from rear-end collisions to highway wrecks.
Car accident cases
Trucking Accidents
Tractor-trailer crashes, where driver logs, vehicle data, and the carrier’s records matter early.
Trucking accident cases
Motorcycle Accidents
Crashes where a rider or passenger was hurt by another driver.
Motorcycle accident cases
Slip and Fall
Falls and other injuries caused by unsafe conditions at stores, apartments, and public property.
Slip and fall cases
Wrongful Death
Help for families who lost someone because of another person’s negligence.
Wrongful death casesThey Have Investigators and Lawyers. So Do We.
Our team spent years on the prosecution side of the table, building cases and testing evidence. That experience now works for injured people across Northeast Tennessee.
Corey B. Shipley
Founding Attorney
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney. He prosecuted federal cases before founding Shipley Law Firm.
Emily M. Swecker
Attorney, Of Counsel
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and former Sullivan County Assistant District Attorney.
Michael Templeton
Investigator
Retired DEA Special Agent with more than 20 years of investigative experience and a licensed Tennessee private investigator. Michael is not an attorney.
- 1Tell us what happened
- 2We review your case, free
- 3You decide how to proceed
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Former federal prosecutors. A retired DEA Special Agent on the team.
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(423) 777-7447 Shipley Law Firm, PLLC2903 E Oakland Avenue
Johnson City, Tennessee 37601
Serving Johnson City and Northeast Tennessee
Our office is at 2903 E Oakland Avenue in Johnson City. We help injured people in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, Greeneville, Jonesborough, and the surrounding counties.
Johnson City Medical Center is the region’s Level I trauma center. Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport and Bristol Regional Medical Center are Level III. Wherever you were treated, your records are part of your case, and we can help you request them.
Injury lawsuits that go to court are generally filed in circuit court. Washington County Circuit Court sits in Jonesborough, Sullivan County Circuit Court sits in Blountville, Bristol, and Kingsport, Carter County’s is in Elizabethton, and Greene County’s is in Greeneville. The right court depends on the parties and the facts of the case.
Personal Injury Questions We Hear Most
How long do I have to file a personal injury case in Tennessee?
Tennessee generally allows one year from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Cases against a city or county generally must be filed within 12 months, and a related criminal prosecution can extend the period in limited cases. Waiting can cost you the right to recover, so it pays to talk with a lawyer early.
Should I talk to the other side before I talk to a lawyer?
Before giving a recorded statement, you can speak with a lawyer about your rights and obligations. A free case review can help you understand your options before you respond.
What is my case worth?
It depends on your injuries, medical costs, lost income, and how the accident happened. No one can put a responsible number on it before reviewing the facts. What we can give you is a straight assessment of where you stand.
Do I need a lawyer for a minor injury?
Injuries that seem minor at first sometimes prove more serious, and early resolutions may not account for that. A free review helps you decide before you sign anything.
What kinds of injury cases do you handle?
We handle car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall and other unsafe-property injuries, and wrongful death cases across Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and Northeast Tennessee.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.
